Weijie Luo

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Weijie Luo is a leading researcher in biomedical robotics, specializing in wireless power transfer and biomechanical design for capsule endoscopy. His work focuses on advancing less-invasive diagnostic tools, particularly robotic capsule endoscopes (RCEs) for gastrointestinal procedures. Luo’s most-cited paper, "Analytical Model and Optimized Design of Power Transmitting Coil for Inductively Coupled Endoscope Robot" (2015, 70 citations), introduces a novel wireless power system using weakly inductive coupling to provide infinite energy to endoscope microrobots. By enlarging the transmitting coil diameter to 69 cm, he significantly improved patient comfort and system efficiency, addressing a critical bottleneck in long-duration endoscopic inspections. Additionally, his research in "Experimental research on anchoring force in intestine for the motion of capsule robot" (2013, 5 citations) explores the biomechanical interaction between capsule robots and intestinal tissue, offering essential data for optimizing device locomotion and anchoring. Luo’s contributions have advanced the practicality of wireless capsule endoscopy, enhancing its potential for widespread clinical use. His work remains influential in the field of medical robotics, with his 2015 paper serving as a foundational reference for wireless power design in implantable devices.